AZ Anglers is the facebook group you want to be on.
Check out Midweek Bass Anglers. They are a good tourney circuit for retirees.
https://www.midweekbassaz.com/
Quick update: I went ahead and used the Barnes copper bullets for my hunt. I shot a bear on the second day and it performed great. He only went about 40-50 yards on a death run. I heard him crash, moan then dead silence so I knew I had him!
Headed to Canada next month to hunt black bear for the first time. This is a baited hunt so shots are going to be around 20-30 yards. I like to use 130gr Barnes VOR-TX (TTSX BT) in my .270. Anyone have luck with all copper bullets on bears that close? I haven't had any issues with the barnes...